IST
Istanbul
Turkey
5,458 km
3,391 miles
JEG
Aasiaat
Greenland
Distance
5,458 km
3,391 mi / 2,947 nm
Est. Flight Time
7h
Long-haul route
Time Difference
-5h
Europe/Istanbul
Heading
332°
north northwest

Airport Comparison

IST JEG
Airport Name Istanbul Airport Aasiaat Airport
IATA Code IST JEG
ICAO Code LTFM BGAA
City Istanbul Aasiaat
Country Turkey Greenland
Timezone Europe/Istanbul America/Nuuk
Elevation 325 ft 74 ft
Coordinates 41.280000, 28.750000 68.720000, -52.780000

Istanbul (IST) to Aasiaat (JEG) Flight Distance

The flight distance from Istanbul Airport (IST) in Istanbul, Turkey to Aasiaat Airport (JEG) in Aasiaat, Greenland is 5,458 kilometers (3,391 miles / 2,947 nautical miles). The estimated flight time for this route is approximately 7h, flying north northwest at a heading of 332°.

This is a long-haul route typically operated by wide-body aircraft such as the Boeing 777 or Airbus A350. Full meal service, in-flight entertainment, and comfort amenities are standard.

This is an international route connecting Turkey with Greenland. It is an intercontinental flight between Asia and North America. Travelers should check visa requirements, customs regulations, and any travel advisories before booking.

Time zone information: When it's 10:15 in Istanbul, it's 05:15 in Aasiaat. The 5-hour time difference may cause some jet lag. Most travelers adjust within a day or two.

The return flight from Aasiaat (JEG) to Istanbul (IST) follows a heading of 80° (east). Actual flight times may vary depending on wind conditions, air traffic, and the specific aircraft used.

For more information about these airports, visit the Istanbul Airport (IST) and Aasiaat Airport (JEG) detail pages, or use our flight duration calculator to compare other routes.

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